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Obion County Central High School
High School · Obion County · Troy, TN
A high school in Troy, TN serving grades 9th – 12th.
528 North Highway 51, Troy, TN 38260
- Math 33% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 43% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 89.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Obion County Central High School score 38% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 38% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Obion County Central High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average484/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$49,336
Median home value
$117,100
Median rent
$780/mo
College educated
15.8%
Homeownership
78.9%
Poverty rate
13.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38260; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Obion County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Fulton Middle / High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | 6–12 | Not available | 328 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Obion County
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #7 of 7
- District spending per student
- $11,934NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Obion County Central High School is listed in Obion County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Obion County Central High School
Obion County Central High School is a public high school in Troy, TN, part of Obion County, serving approximately 688 students in grades 9th-12th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,227 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Obion County Central High School
What grades does Obion County Central High School serve?
Obion County Central High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Obion County Central High School?
Obion County Central High School has an enrollment of approximately 688 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Obion County Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Obion County Central High School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Obion County Central High School rank in TN?
Obion County Central High School ranks #1,227 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Obion County Central High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Obion County Central High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Obion County Central High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Obion County Central High School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Obion County Central High School a charter school?
No, Obion County Central High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Obion County Central High School a Title I school?
No, Obion County Central High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 688
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Obion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.6%
- Phone
- (731) 536-4688
- 4-Year Graduation
- 89.0%
- Area population (ZIP 38260)
- 3,846
- Area median age
- 45.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 38260; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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